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Senior Traffic Designer

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VHB

Aug 7

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Watertown

Requirements

  • - AutoCAD experience required.
  • - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • - Attention to detail.
  • - Excel in working in a team environment.
  • - Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans preferred.
  • - Ability/willingness to work outdoors on occasion on highway job sites and uneven terrain.
  • - Technical Report Writing experience preferred.
  • - BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering.
  • - 5-8 years of professional experience.
  • - Supervisory experience preferred.
  • - Interest in working across multiple engineering disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments.
  • - Experience developing civil design and construction documents – preference given for MassDOT and other state DOT experience.
  • - PE preferred.
  • - Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • - Development of simple-to-complex Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), including traditional and smart work zones and construction phase service planning for state, municipal and private clients.
  • - Development of Construction Phasing Design Plans detailing traffic staging for multi-year, multi-stage construction projects.
  • - Work within a team of professionals to draft plans, calculation book, estimates and specifications for a variety of transportation projects.
  • - Writing technical reports and memoranda.
  • - Perform engineering field work as needed.
  • - Project task management and mentorship of junior staff.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Traffic Designer position at VHB?

The primary focus is on planning, design, and construction support of temporary traffic control, construction phasing, smart work zone design, and implementation, in accordance with MUTCD and AASHTO design guidelines.

What types of plans will the Senior Traffic Designer be responsible for developing?

The Senior Traffic Designer will develop Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), Construction Phasing Design Plans, and other related documentation for transportation projects.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Traffic Designer position?

A BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering, 5-8 years of professional experience, and experience developing civil design and construction documents are required. A PE license is preferred.

Is AutoCAD experience necessary for this role?

Yes, AutoCAD experience is required for the Senior Traffic Designer position.

Will the Senior Traffic Designer work independently or as part of a team?

The Senior Traffic Designer will work within a team of professionals to draft plans and documents for a variety of transportation projects.

What are some of the soft skills valued in this position?

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a team environment are valued soft skills.

Is there any outdoor work involved with this position?

Yes, the role may require a willingness to work outdoors on occasion at highway job sites and uneven terrain.

What kind of growth opportunities does VHB offer their employees?

VHB focuses on learning, development, and career growth, providing opportunities to work on complex, transformational projects across multiple engineering disciplines.

How does VHB promote a diverse and inclusive workplace?

VHB fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for protected categories.

What type of benefits does VHB provide?

VHB offers best-in-class benefits, including a flexible, hybrid workplace, and a differentiating employee experience that emphasizes community and social responsibility.

A diverse team dedicated to delivering sustainable & equitable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are VHB. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and equitable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.